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Development Control and Regulatory Board - Thursday, 18 June 2026 - 2.00 pm

June 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm Development Control and Regulatory Board View on council website

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The Development Control and Regulatory Board of Leicestershire County Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 18 June 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a report on a proposed public footpath diversion order and the presentation of petitions.

Proposed Public Path Diversion Order at Butt Lane, Blackfordby

A significant item on the agenda is the consideration of an application for a Public Path Diversion Order concerning a section of Public Footpath P12 at Butt Lane, Blackfordby, within the Parish of Ashby De La Zouch. The report details a proposal to divert the footpath from its current route, A-B and C-D-E, to a new route, F-G-B and C-H-I-E, as shown on a specific plan1.

The report outlines that the application, made by Mr and Mrs Jarvis of 200 Butt Lane, Blackfordby, seeks to resolve an anomaly where the currently used path does not align with the Definitive Map2. The proposed diversion would move the footpath from running through the applicants' garden to an alternative route on land also stated to be in their ownership, which the public is reportedly already using. Discussions have also taken place with an adjoining landowner regarding landownership boundaries, and the diversion application has been extended to include a section of footpath constructed as part of a new housing estate north of the property.

The report details legal considerations under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, which governs the diversion of public paths. It notes that the authority must be satisfied that the diversion is expedient in the interests of the landowner or the public, and that the new route will not be substantially less convenient for public use.

Objections and representations have been received, including those from Mr Ball of 116 Butt Lane, Blackfordby, and Platt White Partnership, who represent Mr Ball. Concerns raised include the accuracy of the Definitive Map, the declaration made on the application form regarding the existing path being unobstructed, and issues related to landownership and the integration of the diverted path with the new housing development. The report addresses these points, providing officer comments and explanations.

The report concludes that the criteria for making an Order under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 have been met, although unresolved objections exist. It recommends that an Order be made to divert part of Public Footpath P12 at Butt Lane, Blackfordby.

Presentation of Petitions

The meeting is also scheduled to include the presentation of petitions under Standing Order 33, with reports from the Director of Environment and Transport on Public Footpaths.

The meeting's agenda also includes procedural items such as the election of a Chairman and Deputy Chairman, the confirmation of minutes from the previous meeting held on 19 March 2026, and question time.


  1. Plan No. 2575(P) Proposed Diversion of Public Footpath P12 (Part) at Butt Lane, Blackfordby. 

  2. The Definitive Map is a legal record of public rights of way. 

Attendees

Profile image for Dean Gamble CC
Dean Gamble CC Liberal Democrats
Profile image for Jewel Miah CC
Jewel Miah CC Member of the Labour and Co-operative Party Labour
Profile image for Bill Piper CC
Bill Piper CC Reform UK
Profile image for Richard Bailey CC
Richard Bailey CC Conservative
Profile image for Stuart Bray CC
Stuart Bray CC Liberal Democrats
Profile image for Daniel Grimley CC
Daniel Grimley CC Conservative
Profile image for Barry Walker CC
Barry Walker CC Liberal Democrats

Topics

public footpath diversion new housing estate north of the property public rights of way landownership boundaries Platt White Partnership Mr Ball Mr and Mrs Jarvis Director of Environment and Transport

Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Thursday 18-Jun-2026 14.00 Development Control and Regulatory Board.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Thursday 18-Jun-2026 14.00 Development Control and Regulatory Board.pdf

Additional Documents

Appendix A - 2575P - Preliminary Consultations Plan - Public Footpath P12 Blackfordby.pdf
Appendix B2 Correspondence with Developer Owl Homes Feb - April 2025.pdf
Appendix B3 Correspondence with Mr and Mrs Jarvis 200 Butt Lane June 2025.pdf
Appendix C - Photos of Site Inspection 11th February 2025.pdf
Minutes of Previous Meeting.pdf
Proposed Diversion of Public Footpath P12 Part at Butt Lane Blackfordby DCRB 180626.pdf
Appendix B1 Application Form.pdf